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Asana vs SAP SuccessFactors

Asana logo

Asana

Technology

Manage your team's work, projects, & tasks online

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SAP SuccessFactors logo

SAP SuccessFactors

Recruitment & ATS

Human experience management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Asana has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Asana the free Personal tier is capped at 2 users, so it does not cover a small team; SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required
  • They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Asana and SAP SuccessFactors actually diverge.

Attributes where Asana and SAP SuccessFactors differ
AttributeAsanaSAP SuccessFactors
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud
CategoryTechnologyRecruitment & ATS
Founded20082001

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Asana

  • Multiple project views
  • Task dependencies
  • Milestones
  • Portfolios
  • Goals & OKRs
  • Workflow automation
  • Resource management
  • Reporting dashboards

Only in SAP SuccessFactors

  • Core HR
  • Payroll
  • Talent Management
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • Performance
  • Succession Planning
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Salesforce

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Asana

  • Project planning & trackingnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Campaign managementnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Product launchesnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Event planningnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Agile & Scrum managementnot SAP SuccessFactors

SAP SuccessFactors

No use cases recorded yet. See the SAP SuccessFactors review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Asana

  • The free Personal tier is capped at 2 users, so it does not cover a small team
  • Timeline and Gantt views, reporting dashboards and time tracking all require Starter at $10.99 per user per month
  • Portfolios, goals, workload management and approvals need Advanced at $24.99 per user per month
  • Salesforce, Tableau and Power BI integrations are Advanced or above
  • Monthly billing costs more, at $13.49 and $30.49 against the annual rates

SAP SuccessFactors

  • Complex configuration and customization required
  • Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
  • Implementation requires extensive project timelines

Pricing, plan by plan

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

SAP SuccessFactors

On request
  • SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
    • Core HR
    • Payroll
    • Talent Management

Which should you pick?

Choose Asana if

  • You need multiple project views.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want task dependencies.
Asana review

Choose SAP SuccessFactors if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want payroll.
SAP SuccessFactors review

Questions people ask

Is Asana or SAP SuccessFactors better?
Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and SAP SuccessFactors at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Asana or SAP SuccessFactors?
Asana has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Asana and On request for SAP SuccessFactors.
Does Asana or SAP SuccessFactors run on more platforms?
Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud.
Can I use Asana for free?
Yes. Asana has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request.
What is Asana best used for?
Asana is most often used for project planning & tracking, campaign management, product launches, event planning. Of those, project planning & tracking and campaign management are not what SAP SuccessFactors is typically brought in for.
What can Asana do that SAP SuccessFactors cannot?
Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Learning. Both handle Salesforce.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Asana: Does Asana have a free tier?

Yes. Asana offers a free Personal plan for up to 2 users, plus free trial access to paid plans.

Source
SAP SuccessFactors: What is SAP SuccessFactors used for?

SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based HCM solution for talent management, recruitment, learning, and onboarding. It helps organizations manage employee data, recruiting workflows, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning.

Source
Asana: What is the starting price for Asana paid plans?

Asana Starter plan begins at $10.99 per user per month when billed annually, or $13.49 per user when billed monthly.

Source
SAP SuccessFactors: Can SAP SuccessFactors integrate with other systems?

Yes. SAP SuccessFactors can integrate with SAP HCM S/4HANA, other SAP ERP systems, and third-party HRIS, background check providers, and sourcing tools through APIs and integration adapters.

Source
Asana: Does Asana integrate with other work tools?

Yes. Asana offers 200+ integrations including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Jira, and Zoom.

Source
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